Confined Space (OSSA)

Program Intent

This training is for those who plan on working at an oil sands specific work site. Otherwise, Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc. (WCFF) offers an Occupation Health & Safety (OH&S) compliant Confined Space Entry course.

This OSSA 8 hour course is facilitated by WCFF’s experienced instructors who adhere to established guidelines in order to maintain current status as an instructor.

The OSSA Confined Space Entry/Monitor course follows the guidelines, principles and recommendations established by the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 (specific attention to Part 5 & 15). The OSSA Confined Space Entry/Monitor course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of confined spaces and restricted spaces, the recognition of hazards associated with entry, controls that must be in place to eliminate or reduce such hazards and the duties of a confined space monitor. This course is available at Western Canada Fire & First Aid’s training centre in Edmonton, Alberta or onsite at your location for a minimum number of students.

Who Should Attend the OSSA Confined Space Entry/Monitor course?

All persons involved with entering and supervising confined spaces.

OSSA Confined Space Entry/Monitor Course Content

The OSSA Regional Code of Practice requirements

Definition of confined and restricted spaces

Confined space levels

Legislation requirements (Safety and Protection)

Hazardous substances and energy (Isolation)

Testing and atmosphere

Ventilation and purging

Neutralization and Inerting

Entry permit system

Confined space monitor responsibilities

Emergency response

Personal protective equipment

Definitions

Confined space incidents

Theoretical exam

Course Start Time: 8:30 AM
Course Duration: Approximately 8 hours

Course LocationThis course is held at our First Aid Training Centre (FATC) located at: